A suite of lessons focusing on all aspects of how mountains are formed. Inquiry-based exploration of mountain building includes the rock cycle, mountain formation, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion, rocks, minerals, and...

Article reports on the restoration of the official name of the tallest mountain in North America to Denali.

A nice multi-media National Geographic site with video and audio clips about mountain gorillas. Fun facts about the gorillas include information ideal for research projects.

Exhibit shows records of volcanic eruptions of Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island, South Korea.

The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.

Learn about mountain formation by exploring the examples that exist in the National Parks. Tour the famous mountain building sites by looking at pictures and reading important information.

Informative site offering detailed information about the Appalachian Mountains. Click on links to various peaks and view photographs of these beautiful mountains.

Site for general information about mountains. There is a downloadable PDF of this article with pictures.

Great general information about the Andes Mountains. Excellent photos to go along with the info.

On-line research center features numerous resources dedicated to the history of the Mountain Men in the American West. This project includes primary sources, images, maps, artwork, newspaper articles, artifacts, and links to related...

Article reports that Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain, has lost 30 meters of height. Also presents a list of other facts about mountains.

Players head out to the Canadian Rockies to explore a mountain ecosystem. In this photo safari, players earn points by taking pictures of specific plants and animals.

Heart Mountain, Wyoming, was one of the Japanese relocation centers used during World War II. Read the history of the center, then browse the many original photos, conveniently sorted by topic. Some primary documents are also available...

Students investigate how mountains are formed. Concepts include the composition and structure of the Earth's tectonic plates and tectonic plate boundaries, with an emphasis on plate convergence as it relates to mountain formation....

Large image of Thomas Cole's painting, "A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains." Provides general information about the painting.

IMBA has several programs for younger generations. We have developed curriculum for schools, published kids-oriented brochures, and are developing a Mountain Biking merit badge with the Boy Scouts of America.

Provides the text of the book, "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains," by Isabella L. Bird.

From the National Park Service, a description on Rocky Mountain National Park. Great resources to information about this park.

This website provides a brief biography of Benjamin Champney, one of the White Mountain painters. Includes a link for children and links to four of Champney's famous paintings.

Information about Lesotho and the Maluti Mountains. Learn about Lesotho's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.

Very detailed overview of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Includes the history of the disease, how it is transmitted, treatment options, pictures and much more.

Try these learning activities to help understand issues around efforts to preserve an endangered species. Lots of information on the biology of mountain gorillas and the human factors that effect them.

"View of Schroon Mountain, Essex County, New York, After a Storm, 1838" in an oil painting on canvis by Thomas Cole (American, 1801-1848), founder of the art movement known as the Hudson River School

Read about the different sights you can see on a mountain. Book includes audio narration in 22 additional languages with text in English.